As Juan Rodriguez chronicles his life as a rock critic, we've created a soundtrack to go along with the seven-part series. Each week, we'll have a new playlist of songs drawn from each instalment. Keep checking back every Friday through to March 1.

Note to readers on tablets and mobile: Grooveshark playlists only work on desktop browsers. Here are the songs in this playlist:

Genesis – And the Lamb Lies Down on BroadwayThe Guess Who – Clap for the WolfmanDan Hill – Sometimes When We TouchPink Floyd – SheepThe Band – Up on Cripple CreekThe Band – Life is a CarnivalBob Dylan & The Band – I Shall Be ReleasedPaul Anka – DianaPaul Anka – Having My BabyElvis Presley – My Way